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Cucumber Watermelon Salad

Refreshing cucumber watermelon salad with feta mint and lime honey dressing
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This refreshing salad is the perfect no-cook side for summer grilling. It combines sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, salty feta, and fresh mint with a tangy lime dressing for a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped or torn
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the produce. Cube the watermelon and slice the cucumber and red onion. For a milder onion flavor, soak the slices in ice water for 5-10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Combine the salad. In a large serving bowl, gently combine the watermelon, cucumber, and red onion.
  4. Add dressing. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss carefully to coat without crushing the watermelon.
  5. Finish and serve. Just before serving, scatter the crumbled feta and fresh mint over the top. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.

Notes

For best results, assemble and dress the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess. Soaking the red onion in ice water mellows its sharp bite. For a dairy-free version, omit the feta or use a vegan alternative.

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